From a speech delivered today, Jim Chalmers announced Australia has a productivity problem ahead of a report showing Australia’s productivity has fallen to its lowest in 60 years.
2GB Broadcaster Michael McLaren discusses Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ announcement in Australia having a “productivity problem”.
“There’s a broader story, more than just getting more capacity out of each individual,” Mr McLaren told Sky News host Peta Credlin.“In the entire economy, there are many aspects at player here, they all have to be looked at.”
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